PROPERTY 1605885682

Description

Property 1605885682 - FLORENCE

4 Bedrooms

Location and Surrounding Area
Located in the heart of Florence and just steps from the city’s most exclusive dining, shopping, and entertainment options, this stylish four-bedroom apartment is the perfect spot for a luxurious break in one of the world’s most romantic cities. From the 13th to the 15th centuries, Florence was the undisputed capital of culture and art in Europe. A few days are enough to discover its wealth of architectural and artistic treasures while also enjoying all the other delights of this charming and lively Tuscan city.

Florence’s reputation as an art city is unparalleled. The Duomo is the heart of Florence and is easy to locate—just look for the towering terracotta dome that dominates the city’s skyline. The area around the Duomo is pedestrianised and usually crowded with tourists. The easiest way to explore this area, with its flat streets and wide pavements, is on foot. A few cafés and ice-cream parlours are scattered around the square, perfect for taking a break from sightseeing.

The Uffizi art gallery is just off Piazza della Signoria, where a replica of Michelangelo’s David stands tall over spectacular fountains beside the stately Palazzo Vecchio. The long loggia of the gallery connects the piazza to the River Arno. It’s a short walk from the mediaeval Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, lined with jewellery shops. The surrounding streets and squares, though often bustling with visitors, offer plenty of options for exceptional meals, drinks, and ice cream.

The Uffizi is one of Italy’s greatest art galleries, covering the full sweep of Florentine art—from stylised Byzantine icons and the flowing lines of early mediaeval art to Renaissance masterpieces and the colourful complexities of Mannerist art. Rather than trying to see every painting, consider focussing on a few highlights by famous Italian artists like Giotto, Botticelli, Piero della Francesca, Leonardo, and Michelangelo—or simply see how many animals you can spot in a single painting.

The sprawling 16th-century Boboli Gardens, a fine example of Italian Renaissance landscaping, adjoin the vast hulk of Palazzo Pitti in the Oltrarno district and serve as the city’s green lungs. Laid out in their formal glory, they offer a refreshing break from the city streets. After visiting the gardens, the narrow lanes of Oltrarno provide plenty of great local restaurants and old-fashioned workshops. This area gives insight into how Florentines live, away from the more tourist-heavy parts of the city.

Pitti View is 11 km from Florence Amerigo Vespucci International Airport, 80 km from Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport, and 308 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Impruneta is 12 km from the apartment, San Gimignano is 52 km, Volterra is 74 km, Lucca is 79 km, Siena is 80 km, Pisa is 85 km, Livorno is 90 km, Montalcino is 109 km, and Montepulciano is 114 km.

The Property
Located on the third floor of a historic building in the heart of Florence and offering exciting city views, Pitti View features stylish contemporary furnishings and an abundance of light. Sumptuously furnished and providing an impressive sense of space, this exceptionally designed apartment boasts original frescoes and columns. Offering supreme comfort, Pitti View can accommodate up to eight guests (plus four extra guests on two double sofa beds), with four double bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Decorated with a palette of soft natural tones, the interior living space comprises a generous open-plan living and dining area with two chic bars. As the evening falls, relax on the sofas with a glass of local wine while listening to the crackling of the wood fire. Flooded with light, the apartment also features a spacious, fully-equipped kitchen with all the amenities you might need during your stay and a large wooden table that comfortably seats up to twelve diners.

Offering an exquisite blend of period charm and modern comfort, the apartment boasts four luxuriously appointed double bedrooms, each complete with statement lighting and sumptuous armchairs. Three bedrooms feature spacious en-suite bathrooms with large showers, and one bedroom has a private bathroom with a spa tub. The apartment also includes an exclusive wellness area with an infrared sauna where you can unwind after a long day of sightseeing.

Pitti View features wireless Internet access, air conditioning and heating, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a stereo system, and a Marshall speaker. The apartment can accommodate eight guests plus four additional guests on two comfortable double sofa beds in the living room. A private garage is available on request. The apartment is easily accessible by lift, providing effortless entry and exit.

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